Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist

Job description

Working Title: Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist

nJob Class: Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist

nAgency: State Auditor

nnnJob ID : 97270

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nnLocation : Duluth

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nnTelework Eligible : Yes

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nnFull/Part Time : Full-Time

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nnRegular/Temporary : Unlimited

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nnWho May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

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nnDate Posted : 9/28/2026

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nnClosing Date : 10/19/2026

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nnHiring Agency/Seniority Unit : State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE

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nnDivision/Unit : Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice

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nnWork Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

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nnDays of Work : Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday

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nnTravel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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nnSalary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

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nnClassified Status : Classified

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nnBargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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nnFLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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nnDesignated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

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n nThe work you'll do is more than just a job.

nAt the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

nThe Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial

nand compliance audits of local governments.

nThis position is responsible for assisting in the audits of local governments by ensuring that

nappropriate procedures are performed that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients'

nfinancial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Local Government

nAuditor Staff Specialist has primary responsibility for:

nnnLeading in the planning and reporting (including financial statements, note disclosures, andmanagement letters) for external audits of large, complex, and/or specialized localgovernments in accordance with professional standards;

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nnIndependently and efficiently completing audit areas that are difficult or complex in nature,including audits of federal programs; and

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nnDirecting less experienced auditors by providing guidance and coaching, as well as assigningaudit areas to staff and the subsequent review of audit documentation.

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n nInterviews may be held in person in St. Paul or Duluth area.

nStart date of approximately November 16, 2026, or after.

nAfter an initial training period in the office, the LGA Staff Specialist is expected to report to the OSA's Duluth

noffice or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week. Additional days in office may

nbe required during the training periods of future new hires in the auditing division.

nMinimum Qualifications

nTo be considered, a candidate must have and Identify the number of years of experience listed in minimum qualifications and the specifics regarding your qualifications in your

napplication materials.

nnnA bachelor's degree in accounting, or master's degree with an accounting concentration,from an accredited institution;

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nnA minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible lead worker and/or supervisoryexperience guiding professional audit staff, including reviewing audit documentation ofother professional audit staff performing external financial and compliance audits of localgovernments;

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nnA minimum of two (2) years of experience planning and performing audits of federalprograms in accordance with Uniform Guidance;

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nnA minimum of two (2) years of experience preparing audit reports, financial statementdisclosures, and management letters in accordance with applicable standards;

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nnKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for localgovernments;

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nnKnowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of localgovernments; and

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nnKnowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMBCompliance Supplement.

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n nPreferred Qualifications

nnnKnowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC;

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nnKnowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies;

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nnCertified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active licensure;

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nnTwo years of experience in external audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments;

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nnConsiderable knowledge of GAAP/GASB Standards, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, Uniform Guidance, and Legal Compliance Audit Guides relating to local governmental agencies; and

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nnStrong written communication skills.

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n nPhysical Requirements

nRequires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.

nAdditional Requirements

nnnJob offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that mayinclude the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminalbackground check and driver's history check prior to appointment.

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nnMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship foremployment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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n nAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

nMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

nReasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Worksite address

duluth, MN, 55806, US

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